Anaplan Solution Architect

Aztec Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London is seeking an Anaplan Solution Architect to lead the strategic architecture and model design for its Anaplan platform. This senior role involves designing multi-jurisdictional models, managing integrations with tools such as eFront and Databricks, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in modelling solutions, strong leadership skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This position offers opportunities for career progression into senior management roles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience designing and managing Anaplan or comparable modelling solutions.
• Deep understanding of private-markets fund structures and carried-interest logic.
• Expertise in model optimisation, performance tuning, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of multi-jurisdictional Anaplan models ensuring performance and governance.
• Architect integrations between Anaplan, eFront, Databricks, and Workiva.
• Mentor model builders and support specialists, driving best practices.

Skills

Anaplan design

Model optimisation

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

MuleSoft

Power BI

Job description

Reports to: Senior Manager – Emerging Applications Portfolio

Department: Markets Technology

Role Overview

The Anaplan Solution Architect is responsible for defining and delivering the strategic architecture and model design for Aztec’s Anaplan platform. You will lead the design and governance of complex fund‑modelling solutions including waterfalls, carried interest, and portfolio forecasting models. This role plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, scalability, and standardisation across Aztec’s modelling landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Configuration & Support

• Lead the design of multi‑jurisdictional Anaplan models, ensuring performance, reusability, and governance
• Define modelling standards, calculation frameworks, and design conventions
• Own and manage the Anaplan ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) process across dev, test, and production
• Translate business logic into efficient model architecture aligned with the Waterfall CoE

Integration & Data Strategy

• Architect integrations between Anaplan, eFront, Databricks, and Workiva, ensuring consistent data lineage
• Define data schemas, mapping frameworks, and reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with the Data Platform and Integration teams to optimise pipelines and ensure auditability

Leadership & Governance

• Mentor model builders and support specialists, driving best practices and knowledge sharing
• Act as the primary platform liaison between business sponsors and technology delivery
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring roadmap alignment and SLA compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 6+ years’ experience designing and managing Anaplan or comparable modelling solutions
• Deep understanding of private‑markets fund structures and carried‑interest logic
• Expertise in model optimisation, performance tuning, and governance
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and documentation skills

Desirable

• Master Anaplanner or Solution Architect certification
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft, or other integration tools
• Familiarity with downstream reporting platforms such as Workiva or Power BI

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years in technology or modelling roles within financial services or fund administration

Career Development & Opportunity

This is a senior role offering direct progression to Associate Director – Modelling Platforms or Product Owner – Waterfall & Carry Analytics, shaping Aztec’s next generation of financial automation and client analytics.